James Freeman

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Professor EmeritusPh.D. Harvard, 1968

Years with the University:

1966-2000

Personal Commentary:

James M. Freeman is the second person in his family to have taught at San JoséState. His father, Eugene Freeman, was a Professor in the Department ofPhilosophy. Of his career at San José State, James Freeman writes, "I amgrateful to my parents, my wife and my students, who suggested that what Iteach have relevance to the world around them. They were the inspiration for my social
advocacy books, from Untouchable: an Indian Life History, to Voices from the Camps:
Vietnamese Children Seeking Asylum, and also my charitable assistance activities over
several decades. I also owe a debt of gratitude to San José State University, which
gave me the freedom, and the time (through sabbaticals) to apply my academic background
to make the world a better place to live."